houseboy
What is another word for houseboy? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A young male servant employed to do domestic work in a household.
We haven't recorded synonyms for houseboy yet. You can still read its full definition, where it comes from, or words that rhyme with it.
Etymology
From house + boy.
Full origin of houseboy →Frequently asked questions
What does “houseboy” mean?
The word “houseboy” means a young male servant employed to do domestic work in a household. In plain terms, a male domestic servant, a term now dated and associated with colonial-era households.
How do you pronounce “houseboy”?
“Houseboy” is pronounced HOWS-boy (/ˈhaʊsbɔɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “houseboy” in a sentence?
Here is “houseboy” used in a sentence: “The houseboy brought tea to the veranda each morning.”
What part of speech is “houseboy”?
“Houseboy” is a noun.
Related words
house slave
